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How many protons, neutrons, electrons, and what is the atomic number and atomic mass (if any) are in H₂O?

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Protons: Total of 10 - All oxygen

Electrons: Total of 10 - 8 from the oxygen atom & one from each of the hydrogen atoms

Neutrons - 8

One molecule of water is 18.015 amu.

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User Dean Gurvitz
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Protons: 10 (8 from Oxygen, 1 from each Hydrogen)
Neutrons: 8 (All from Oxygen, Hydrogen has 0)
Electrons: 10 (8 from O, 2 from each H)
Atomic Number: N/A, isn't a single element on the periodic table
Atomic Mass: 18 g/mol

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